Opportunistic Mobile Networks: Advances and Applications by Barun Kumar Saha (En

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This textbook reviews the theory, applications, and latest breakthroughsin Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs). Presenting a specific focus on OpportunisticMobile Networks (OMNs), the text considers the influence of human aspects, andexamines emerging forms of inter-node cooperation. Features: containsreview terms and exercises in each chapter, with the solutions and source codeavailable at an associated website; introduces the fundamentals of DTNs, covering OMNs, PSNs,and MOONs; describes the ONE simulator, explaining how to set up a simulationproject; provides detailed insights into the development and testing ofprotocols, together with a set of best practices for increased productivity andoptimized performance; examines human aspects in the context of communicationnetworks, from human-centric applications to the impact of emotion onhuman-network interplay; proposes various schemes for inter-node cooperation inDTNs/OMNs; presents a detailed discussion on aspects of heterogeneity inDTNs.

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This clearly-written andpractically-focused textbook/reference reviews the fundamental theory, variedapplications, and latest breakthroughs in Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs).Presenting a specific focus on Opportunistic Mobile Networks (OMNs), the textcarefully considers the influence of human aspects, and examines emerging formsof inter-node cooperation. Readers will learn how to master protocoldevelopment and testing, overcome issues of non-cooperative behavior, andaddress heterogeneity in OMNs and other networks. Topics and features: Contains review terms, study exercises and programmingexercises in each chapter, with the solutions and source code available atan associated website Introduces the fundamentals of DTNs, covering OMNs,Pocket Switched Networks (PSNs), and Mission-Oriented OpportunisticNetworks (MOONs) Describes the Opportunistic Network Environment (ONE)simulator, explaining how to set up a simulation project using NetBeans,and the version control software Git Provides detailed insights into the development andtesting of protocols, together with a set of best practices for increasedproductivity and optimized performance Examines human aspects in the context of communicationnetworks, from human-centric applications to the impact of emotion onhuman-network interplay Proposes various schemes for inter-node cooperation inDTNs/OMNs, including incentive-based and game theoretic approaches, aswell as the DISCUSS scheme Presents a detailed discussion on aspects ofheterogeneity in DTNs, and a comprehensive review of the latest researchon DTNs/OMNs Students and instructorswill find this easy-to-follow work to be ideally suitable as a textbook forintroductory courses on OMNs and advanced courses on communication networks.Researchers will be greatly interested in the descriptions of state-of-the-artdevelopments in OMNs, wireless sensor, and ad hoc networks. Practitionersdeveloping real-world applications will also benefit from the coverage ofrelevant technical specifications and patents.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction.- Origins and Characteristics.- Delay Tolerant Routing and Applications.- A Developer's Guide to the ONE Simulator.- Part II: Human Aspects in Opportunistic Mobile Networks.- Emerging Sensing Paradigms and Intelligence in Networks.- Aspects of Human Emotions and Networks.- Part III: Cooperation in Opportunistic Mobile Networks.- Evolutionary Game in Wireless Networks.- Enforcing Cooperation in OMNs.- Part IV: Advanced Topics.- Heterogeneity in OMNs.- Opportunistic Mobile Networks: Towards Reality.- The Big Picture.

Review

An excellent resource for both students and researchers interested in mobile opportunistic networking. A well balanced mix of theoretical and practical aspects.
Marco Conti, Institute of Informatics and Telematics (IIT), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Italy
 
I've been working on opportunistic networking since a friend was caught up in a disaster zone after a tsunami and couldn't use his smart phone, as the net was down, yet there were many devices around the town which had wireless and could store, carry, and forward messages, but no protocols to implement this useful service. This book covers in clear and up-to-date style, the principles and practice of the main communications mechanisms to date, and offers helpful exercises and useful information on how to implement these systems in practice.
Jon Crowcroft, Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of ACM, Fellow of Royal Society (UK), University of Cambridge, UK

Long Description

This textbook reviews the theory, applications, and latest breakthroughs in Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs). Presenting a specific focus on Opportunistic Mobile Networks (OMNs), the text considers the influence of human aspects, and examines emerging forms of inter-node cooperation. Features: contains review terms and exercises in each chapter, with the solutions and source code available at an associated website; introduces the fundamentals of DTNs, covering OMNs, PSNs, and MOONs; describes the ONE simulator, explaining how to set up a simulation project; provides detailed insights into the development and testing of protocols, together with a set of best practices for increased productivity and optimized performance; examines human aspects in the context of communication networks, from human-centric applications to the impact of emotion on human-network interplay; proposes various schemes for inter-node cooperation in DTNs/OMNs; presents a detailed discussion on aspects of heterogeneity in DTNs.

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An excellent resource for both students and researchers interested in mobile opportunistic networking. A well balanced mix of theoretical and practical aspects. Marco Conti, Institute of Informatics and Telematics (IIT), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Italy I've been working on opportunistic networking since a friend was caught up in a disaster zone after a tsunami and couldn't use his smart phone, as the net was down, yet there were many devices around the town which had wireless and could store, carry, and forward messages, but no protocols to implement this useful service. This book covers in clear and up-to-date style, the principles and practice of the main communications mechanisms to date, and offers helpful exercises and useful information on how to implement these systems in practice. Jon Crowcroft, Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of ACM, Fellow of Royal Society (UK), University of Cambridge, UK

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Examines, for the first time,the impact of several human aspects on the performance of opportunisticnetworks Presents an holistic view of the different research trends in opportunistic networks Covers research on evolutionary theory and cooperation schemes, in the context of opportunistic networks

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